Several earthquakes shook Southern California this week, reminding Santa Clarita residents about earthquake preparedness.
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A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 3.1 miles north northwest of Big Bear on Tuesday at 1:24 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey, or USGS.
A smaller quake, magnitude 2.6, also shook the same area of Big Bear four hours later at 5:03 a.m. Over 25 aftershocks have hit the area since.
Two days before, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake shoot approximately 6.2 miles north northeast of Nuevo on Sunday, according to the USGS.
The Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, or OEM, have provided information about the necessary steps to take to prepare for earthquakes:
- When you are in public places, be aware of your surroundings and identify your safe spaces.
- If you experience shaking, the recommended actions are to drop under a piece of furniture. Take cover under the piece of furniture by protecting your head and neck with one arm/hand. Hold on to the piece of furniture’s leg to keep it from shifting or uncovering you until the shaking completely stops. Learn more at this website.
- Do not run out of buildings during an earthquake as most people are injured by falling debris as they try to exit buildings during the shaking.
- If you experience shaking and are in a wheelchair, lock the wheels; cover your head and neck area with a pillow or some type of object that will deflect the debris from falling onto you.
- Click here to receive emergency notifications, register your cellular telephone and landlines at Alert L.A. County.
For more information on how to prepare for earthquakes and other hazards and threats, OEM has available the following emergency preparedness programs:
- County of Los Angeles Emergency Survival Guide
- Specific Needs Awareness Planning
- Emergency Survival Program
Los Angeles County residents, renters and business owners, including persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, may call 211 L.A. County for emergency preparedness information, and other referral services.
The toll-free 211 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
211 L.A. County services can also be accessed by visiting their website.
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